Finally... A Sheriff Who Actually Gets Results

(And The Numbers Prove It)

While other politicians make promises, Sheriff Dustin Smith delivers cold, hard FACTS.

21+ years of putting criminals behind bars and keeping YOUR family safe.

Let's not sugarcoat this with fancy political talk.

Here's what's actually happened since Sheriff Smith took office in 2022:

✅ Patrol coverage EXPANDED (because criminals don't take weekends off)

✅ 24/7 K-9 operations LAUNCHED (drug dealers hate this)

✅ Over $1.3M+ in grants secured (that's YOUR tax dollars working harder)

✅ Innovative programs pioneered (while keeping costs DOWN)

Cherokee County born and raised. 21+ years of experience that you can't fake, buy, or talk your way into.

The results speak for themselves. The question is simple:

Why would you risk going backwards?

When your family's safety is on the line, you don't gamble with untested promises. You stick with proven performance.

$250K+

Federal grant for patrol expansion + donated equipment

2,400%

Increase in traffic citations - catching more fugitives

24/7

K-9 coverage launching countywide

2

New patrol deputies added - first expansion since 2012

16

In-car printers acquired for eCourts system

He's Not Just YOUR Sheriff...

He's One of YOU.

Look, anyone can claim they "understand" Cherokee County...

But Sheriff Dustin Smith was born right here in Tomotla. Graduated from Murphy High School. And on his 21st birthday - while most kids his age were figuring out what to do with their lives - he was already suiting up for his FIRST day protecting Cherokee County.

That was more than 21 years ago.

But here's the part that'll give you chills...

Early in his career, Sheriff Smith faced a moment that could have ended everything. A life-threatening situation that would make most people hang up their badge and find a safer job.

Instead of walking away, he made a choice.

He stayed. Because he knew - deep in his gut - that God had placed him in law enforcement for a reason bigger than himself.

That calling? It's guided him through every single day of the past 21+ years. And it's what drives his unwavering commitment to Cherokee County right now.

When you vote for Sheriff Smith, you're not just voting for experience. You're voting for someone who bleeds Cherokee County red... because this place isn't just where he works.

It's HOME.

"Being Sheriff is not just a job; it's a way of life." - Sheriff Dustin Smith

While Others Talk... Sheriff Smith DELIVERS

(Here's The Proof)

EXPANDED PROTECTION

Here's what happens when you have a Sheriff who actually knows how to get things done...

First patrol expansion since 2012.

Two new deputies added through grant funding (not your tax dollars).

Plus 24/7 K-9 coverage on every single shift.

Translation?

Drug dealers can't hide. Suspects can't run.

And your family is safer around the clock.

INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS

Most sheriffs just lock people up and forget about them...

Not Sheriff Smith.

He launched Cherokee County's FIRST Medication-Assisted Treatment program for inmates fighting addiction.

Why? Because breaking the cycle of crime starts with breaking the cycle of addiction.

Plus, he helped secure a $1.1 MILLION state grant for regional mental health co-response.

That's federal money working for Cherokee County families.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Remember when law enforcement felt disconnected from the community?

Those days are OVER.

Sheriff Smith brought back National Night Out. Launched Coffee with a Cop.

And here's the kicker - he actually invites YOU to participate in deputy hiring interviews.

Real transparency. Real community involvement. Real results.

Because when the community and law enforcement work together, everybody wins.

We're Just Getting Warmed Up...

(The Best Is Yet To Come)

Look, what we've accomplished so far? That's just the warm-up act.

Here's what's coming next in our second term...

FINALLY - Long-overdue animal control that actually works. No more waiting months for a response when dangerous animals threaten your family.

LAUNCH - Our mental health co-responder program goes live. Because sometimes what looks like a criminal problem is really a mental health crisis that needs the right kind of help.

ACHIEVE - Full sheriff's office accreditation. Translation? Cherokee County gets recognized as having one of the most professional, well-trained departments in North Carolina.

CONTINUE - Securing grants and donations so these improvements don't come out of YOUR pocket.

Here's the thing about Sheriff Smith...

He doesn't just make campaign promises and hope for the best. He's got a 21+ year track record of turning plans into ACTUAL results.

The question isn't whether these things will happen. The question is: Do you want to be part of Cherokee County's stronger, safer future?

Or do you want to roll the dice on someone else's promises?

The Choice Is Simple...

Keep What's Working or Risk Going Backwards

March 3, 2026. Republican Primary.

That's the day Cherokee County decides its future.

You've seen the results. You know what Sheriff Smith has delivered in just his first term. Expanded protection. Innovative programs. Real community engagement. All while keeping costs DOWN.

The question isn't complicated:

Why would you gamble with your family's safety on untested promises when you've got PROVEN performance right in front of you?

Cherokee County is moving forward. The momentum is building. The results are undeniable.

Don't let anyone convince you to throw that away.

Your vote on March 3rd determines whether Cherokee County keeps getting stronger... or starts over from scratch.

Make it count.